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Summer Research Internship Curriculum to Promote Self-Efficacy, Researcher Identity, and Peer-to-Peer Learning:
Yulia A Levites Strekalova1, Rachel Liu-Galvin1, Samuel Border1
1Department of Health Services Research, Management and Policy, College of Public Health and Health Professions, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States.
Summer research programs improved undergraduate students' self-rated research abilities and confidence. Integrating academic enrichment and peer learning enhances engagement and belonging for students underrepresented in research.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Research
- Undergraduate Education
- Research Training
Background:
- Students from underrepresented groups face barriers in research, including exclusion and skill gaps.
- Summer research programs can improve participation and retention.
- Existing programs often lack academic enrichment for professional development.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate changes in self-reported research abilities in undergraduate students.
- Assess the impact of a web-based academic enrichment curriculum within a summer research program.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective pre-then-post study design was used.
- Participants completed a web-based survey rating research abilities before and after the internship.
- The Human BioMolecular Atlas Program (HuBMAP) internship included a web-based academic enrichment curriculum.
Main Results:
- A significant increase in self-rated research abilities was observed (P<.001).
- Students reported improvements in confidence, communication, collaboration, self-efficacy, and career goal setting.
- 14 out of 22 undergraduate interns responded to the survey.
Conclusions:
- Academic enrichment and peer learning in summer programs enhance student engagement and belonging.
- Further research is needed on the long-term impact of such curricula on retaining underrepresented students in biomedical research careers.
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